It was hardly shocking when the Denver Broncos decided to cut quarterback Russell Wilson, who won the Super Bowl. Since head coach Sean Payton decided to bench Wilson towards the end of the 2023 season, the writing had been on the wall.

It does, however, leave a sizable hole under centre in Denver. The Broncos suffered a significant dead cap penalty as a result of the release.

With NFL free agency beginning in about a week, the Broncos are already $19.22 million over the salary cap for 2024. George Paton, the general manager, and his team have a tonne of work ahead of them in the coming days.

The crucial quarterback situation will come into focus once free agency gets underway. Considering the Broncos’ unsatisfactory cap situation, it seems improbable that a costly quarterback will be joining Mile High City.

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Instead, before maybe adding a future starter in the forthcoming 2024 NFL Draft, the Broncos will probably comb the trade market. Here are four quarterback alternatives for the Broncos to consider in Wilson’s place.